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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – Monday, April 1, 2019
Employee Spotlight - Carla Carreno
April's spotlight is on Carla Carreno. Carla is a State Purchasing Officer assigned to Northern Illinois University and has worked for the Chief Procurement Office for Higher Education for about five months. Prior to joining the Chief Procurement Office, she worked for the Illinois Math and Science Academy. Carla has worked in public procurement for over 7 years and has worked in State Government for about 10 years.
Tell us something about yourself that most of us don't know:
I decorated novelty cakes and wedding cakes for friends and family for over 30 years and have almost 100 cake pans of various shapes and sizes.
What is the best vacation you've ever had and why?
My last MBA class was a 12-day travel study in Rome, Italy. While in Italy we stayed at the Loyola Rome Center, visited the Vatican and toured the Pompei ruins near Naples. We stayed overnight on the Amalfi Coast on the Capri Island and at Campogalliano Modena. Awesome trip!
Tell us about your pets:
We have a rescue dog named Jules who is part beagle and part terrier. We also have a rescue cat named Pepper who thinks he is a dog and Pepper's best friend, Rue who blessed us with 4 kittens, Sassafras, Sage, Anise, and Juniper. All four kittens have been placed in wonderful forever homes.
What is your favorite season (winter, spring, summer, fall) and why?
Spring is my favorite season. Days get longer, flowers start blooming, and temperatures are moderate.
Have you ever played a musical instrument? Which one?
Once upon a time long ago I took Piano lessons. My mom was musical and my children are musical. Guess it skipped a generation.
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